Eldorado Axess recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Eldorado National- California, Inc. recalls 2007–2015 Eldorado Axess, Xhf, E-z Rider II

Recall number

15V316000

Brand / firm

Eldorado

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 599 units

Why it was recalled

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Axess, E-Z Rider II, and XHF vehicles manufactured July 1, 2007, to May 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

What to do

Cummins has notified owners on behalf of Eldorado, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.